Comparing the Wemax Go and Wemax Go Pro is like pitching apples against oranges. Yes, they are both fruits, but that is where commonalities end. While the Go provides ultimate portability at an affordable price, the Wemax Go Pro provides the tangibly fleshed out and overall functional product experience one would expect from a modern portable projector. It manages to impress with its flat, compact, and really solid design while only weighing around 800 g. On top of that, the USB-C charging ability adds a layer of flexibility other portable projectors do not.

While the Wemax Go Pro utilizing ALDP is great, it does not really mean all that much for end users. You get industry standard 25.000 hours of lifespan, Full-HD resolution, and 600 ANSI lumens brightness, while it is nice and quiet—all that is very much in line with what we would expect from a portable $600 projector these days. In terms of pricing, Indigogo pricing makes total sense, but certainly does not feel like a steal. I doubt it will ever be sold at the advertised MSRP of $1200 in the open market, but if it is, you have many better choices out there to pick from at that price.

In terms of the software experience, I was weary of Wemax's decision to go with its own implementation of a "SmartOS." Thankfully, my worries were mostly unfounded as it is based on Android 9 and their launcher ends up providing a surprisingly cohesive way to get things like Netflix onto the unit and easily accessible by nearly mimicking the general user experience of Google TV: go to the app store, install it, and find it on the main screen of your device.

The image quality and luminance is spot on for a device of this (Indigogo based) price segment, and while the speakers may lack the "oompf" of those we have seen in some other brands, they do work adequately. Big upsides of the Wemax Go Pro are the extensive settings and some nifty software tidbits.

Overall, the Wemax Go Pro is far more recommendable than the non-Pro version as it doesn't cut a lot of the corners on things that are needed for a wholesome experience, and while it does have its shortcomings, like the 1-hour battery life, it is a unique choice for those who still want that 1080p portable projector thanks to its slim, compact, and lightweight design.